Naina Singh (Jathedar)

Akali
Naina Singh
Nihang
Jathedar Akali Baba Naina Singh Nihang
Born
Narayan Singh

c. 1736
Khudi Khurd, Barnala
Known forFifth Jathedar of Budha Dal
PredecessorJassa Singh Ahluwalia
SuccessorAkali Phula Singh

Naina Singh (fl. 18th century), also known as Narayan Singh,[1][note 1] was a Nihang warrior and fifth Jathedar of Budha Dal and a chief of the Shaheedan Misl during the late 18th century.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Dilgeer, Harjinder Singh (1997). The Sikh Reference Book. Sikh Educational Trust for Sikh University Centre, Denmark. p. 541. ISBN 9780969596424. NAINA SINGH : - Also known as Narayan Singh, Akali Naina Singh was one of the senior most leaders of Shaheedan Misl. He is also known as the first formal Akali.
  2. ^ Buddha Dal Official website
  3. ^ Singha, H.S. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries). Hemkunt Press. p. 150. ISBN 9788170103011. NAINA SINGH: Naina Singh was the chief of the Shahid misl in the later part of the eighteenth century. His real name was Narain Singh. He is credited with the introduction of the Nihang type turban for his followers. He groomed the famous Sikh hero Akali Phula Singh and handed over the command of the Shahid misl to him.
  4. ^ Singh, Harbans (2011). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism. Vol. 3: M-R (3rd ed.). Patiala: Punjabi University. p. 175. ISBN 978-81-7380-349-9.


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